Cape Town Man Convicted For Brutal Murder Of Girlfriend
- Darren Kershaw, based in the Western Cape, was found guilty of murder after he doused his girlfriend in petrol and set her alight in 2017.
- This harrowing crime occurred on Women's Day in 2017, tragically ending a volatile relationship between the two.
- Three days after the horrific incident, the victim succumbed to her injuries, and South Africans were relieved when Kershaw was finally convicted, awaiting sentencing.
Tebogo Mokwena, a seasoned journalist with Briefly News, has spent over three years covering police investigations, high-stakes shootouts, and compelling court cases at the Daily Sun.
CAPE TOWN — It’s a moment of justice that many South Africans have been waiting for. Darren Kershaw, a man from Cape Town, has been found guilty of murdering his girlfriend in one of the most brutal ways imaginable. The verdict has sparked a wave of relief across the nation, as people celebrated the long-overdue accountability for this heinous crime.
Justice Delivered: Cape Town Girlfriend Killer Found Guilty
On August 9, 2017, Darren Kershaw committed an act so horrific it shocked the entire nation. That day, in their home, Kershaw doused his girlfriend, Yeshnee Kuni, with bioethanol fuel and set her alight. The two had a tumultuous relationship, marked by ups and downs, but no one could have predicted such a violent end. Just days before her death, Yeshnee had moved back in with Kershaw, hoping for a fresh start. Little did she know, it would be her last.
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The court heard chilling details of that fateful day. As Yeshnee sat on the couch, Kershaw poured the fuel over her and ignited it. Her screams for help brought neighbors rushing to her aid, but the damage was already done. She was rushed to the hospital, where she fought for her life for three agonizing days before succumbing to her injuries. Now, after years of waiting, Kershaw has been found guilty and is awaiting sentencing. It’s a small but significant step toward justice for Yeshnee and her loved ones.
South Africans React: Why Did Justice Take So Long?
While many South Africans celebrated the guilty verdict, others couldn’t help but question why it took nearly a decade to bring Kershaw to justice. On social media platforms like Facebook, the delay became a focal point for criticism of the country’s legal system.
Fran Swan expressed her frustration, saying:
"Seven years for a conviction! Just shows how slow the cogs of justice turn in this country. No wonder criminals and murderers roam so freely in our midst."
Victoria Molefe echoed similar sentiments:
"Goes to show how slow the justice system is."
Glen Siseko Motheo added:
"Her loved ones have healed already. 2017 is almost a decade now."
Senne Druza was particularly critical, stating:
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"After 10 years and the worst part is that they had enough evidence. Our stupid law sucks."
PJ Kelly kept it simple but powerful:
"Sicko."
Another Case of Domestic Violence: A Free State Tragedy
In a separate incident, Briefly News reported on another harrowing case of domestic violence in the Free State. A man was arrested after attacking his girlfriend with an axe. The incident unfolded when the man returned home unexpectedly and found his wife in their bedroom with another man. Enraged, he attempted to stab her with a knife. When she managed to disarm him, he grabbed an axe and attacked her. Miraculously, she survived the attack and was rushed to the hospital. Upon her discharge, she filed a case against her attacker, seeking justice for the brutal assault.
